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Wardle

Wardle youngsters have a blast at Brighouse

July 04, 2023
The youngsters of Wardle Junior Blast certainly enjoyed their debut appearance at the recent Brighouse March & Hymn Tune contest.


Wardle

Music where their mouthpieces are for Wardle

April 29, 2023
Denis Wick Products help the musical development of the Wardle Academy Bands with their latest generous donations of mouthpieces.


Wardle

Wardle to provide Summer treats

July 08, 2022
The talented young musicians based at Wardle Academy will be providing some wonderful entertainment this evening.


Wardle Academy

Wardle youth enjoy a taste of military life

July 02, 2019
The European champion Wardle Academy Youth enjoyed a fantastic musical visit to the British Army's HQ at Kneller Hall.


Adam

When the suns shines...

May 25, 2019
There is no better way to enjoy a bit of practice — especially if you are a European champion


Wardle

Wardle already aiming for Palanga

May 08, 2019
Wardle Academy Youth Band is already planning for the defence of its title in Palanga with a little bit of local and European help...


Wardle Academy School Band

Interview with Wardle Academy School Band

March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to two of the players from Wardle Academy School Band after they won the Intermediate Section of the 2019 National Youth Championships.


Wardle

Only 19 more concerts until Christmas...

December 15, 2018
The award winning pupils of Wardle Academy will be kept busy over the next week or so with their festive music making...


Sage

Report & Result: 2018 Youth Brass in Concert Championship

November 17, 2018
Wardle Academy led by an inspirational MD Lee Rigg deliver a war time tribute to take the inaugural Youth Brass in Concert Championship title at Sage Gateshead.


Wardle

Wardle join the Whit Friday exodus

May 24, 2018
The young players of European champion Wardle Academy will be heading to the Whit Friday contests this year...


Wardle

Wardle look for brass to stay top in Europe and beyond

May 19, 2018
A lack of new instruments means that Wardle Academy needs financial help to stay at the very top of the youth banding tree...


Wardle

Report & Result: 2018 European Youth Championships: Development Section

May 06, 2018
MD Lee Rigg leads the celebrations as Wardle Academy becomes European Development Section Youth champions.


Wardle Junior Blast

Report & Result: 2018 National Youth Championships of Great Britain: Beginners Section

April 22, 2018
It's a winning 'Blast' from Wardle as they retain the Beginners Section title in Warwick.


wardle academy

Report & Result: 2018 National Youth Championships of Great Britain: Intermediate Section

April 22, 2018
Wardle Academy retained their Intermediate Section title and gain an invitation to compete at the European Youth Championships in Montreaux in 2019.


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Report & Result: 2018 National Youth Championships of Great Britain: Junior Section

April 22, 2018
Wardle Academy Juniors takes the Junior Section honours in a cracking contest of excellence, enthusiasm and ambition.


Wardle

Wardle prepare for RNCM Festival showcase

January 26, 2018
The prize winning Wardle Academy Youth Band has been attracting plenty of attention as they prepare for their appearance at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.


Salford University

Report & Results: 2017 National Youth Championships of Great Britain: Junior Section

April 02, 2017
Wardle Academy Junior Band rounded off a memorable day with a Gold Award winning performance to take to the title honours.


Salford University

Report & Results: 2017 National Youth Championships of Great Britain: Intermediate Section

April 02, 2017
Wardle Academy Youth clear the smoke to claim the honours and the invite to the Europeans in a super contest.


Salford University

Report & Results: 2017 National Youth Championships of Great Britain: Beginners Section

April 02, 2017
The memory masters of Wardle Junior Blast lead the way in a brilliant Beginners Band Section.


Wardle Whit Friday

Wardle enjoy a successful blast at Whit Friday

May 28, 2016
Bands from three different levels linked to Wardle Academy certainly enjoyed their recent Whit Friday experience.


Wardle Junior Blast

Wardle set to Blast off at Whit Friday

May 20, 2016
Wardle Junior Blast will be making their Whit Friday debuts this year — so make sure you don't miss them.


Junior Blast

Wardle youngsters ready for Albert Hall blast

November 20, 2015
The talented young players of Wardle Junior Blast will be heading to the Royal Albert Hall to round off the School proms later this month.


Wardle

Wardle take to the London streets

November 19, 2015
Wardle Academy Youth Band has played their part in the 800th anniversary celebrations of the Lord Mayor's Show in the heart of the nation's capital city.


Wardle

Yet more awards for Wardle Academy Youth

July 22, 2015
The Grand Slam winning Wardle Academy Youth Band has picked up yet another award for their superb playing...


Wardle

Wardle youngsters gain Shield of recognition

June 18, 2015
Wardle Junior Blast Band has received a wonderful surprise in recognition of their National Youth Championship victory.




Higgins

Concerto Grosso gains top 10 critical acclaim

December 22 • One of the most respected classical music critics in the UK has nominated the twin National Youth Band and National Youth Orchestra performances of Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso' in the Top-10 highlights of 2024.


tuba

RNCM gains support for endangered instruments and youth development

December 22 • A major boost of finding will see the RNCM able to continue to offer vital support to current and future students.


the cooperation youth band

Open invitation to enjoy coop youth rehearsal days

December 22 • There will be a warm and inclusive welcome to any youngster wanting to push their playing forward in the New Year with the help of tutors from the cooperation band.


Garry Hallas

Hallas ends Imps partnership

December 22 • The five year musical partnership between Garry Hallas and Yorkshire Imperial Band has come to an end.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Boarshurst Silver Band

December 14 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a talented BBb Bass Player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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